
Jim Belushi
Nick Morelli
Series

Synopsis
“In Vegas even justice is hot.”
The Defenders is a drama about two colorful Las Vegas defense attorneys who go all-in when it comes to representing their clients. Nick and Pete are the local go-to guys with an eclectic client list who are still looking to hit their own jackpot.
Episodes
1. PilotNow viewing2010-09-2245mNick and Pete use whatever tactics necessary in order to defend a young man facing murder charges in a case unique to Vegas.
2. Las Vegas v. Reid2010-09-2944m6.0Nick Morelli works the system to free a single mother accused of running down a jogger while chit chatting on her cell phone, meanwhile, Pete Kaczmarek does his best to help a man down on his luck.
3. Nevada v. Carter2010-10-0644mNick defends a stripper accused of solicitation; Pete must take on an unwanted case after losing a hand of poker.
4. Nevada v. Cerrato2010-10-1344mNick is ready to accept a simple arson case until he realizes that his client could be convicted of first-degree murder. Meanwhile, Pete helps a lottery winner take on a casino when he loses his fortune after a night of high rolling.
5. Nevada v. Senator Harper2010-10-2044mIn the middle of a divorce case, a client is charged with the kidnapping and burglary; Pete defends a cabana girl accused of assault and battery.
6. Nevada v. Rodgers2010-10-2744mNick defends a man charged with attempted murder; a man is caught with stolen Elvis memorabilia.
7. Las Vegas v. Black Betty2010-11-0344mNick reluctantly defends an entertainer's girlfriend when she is charged with murder; Lisa's newest client reveals potentially dangerous information.
8. Nevada v. Killa Diz2010-11-1044mNick comes to the defense of a young rapper wanted on two counts of first-degree murder. Meanwhile, Pete takes the case of an Internet hacker facing RICO charges.
9. Whitten v. Fenlee2010-11-1744mWhen a woman's husband dies from a fall on a construction site, Nick and Pete look to prove wrongful death against the company. Meanwhile, Pete tries to help an online blogger avoid jail after exposing an illusionist's magic trick.
11. Nevada v. Riley2010-12-1544mNick and Pete come to the aid of a troubled ex-football player charged with battery. Meanwhile, Pete becomes exasperated when his father shows up in town.
12. Nevada v. Wayne2011-01-1243mNick's personal ties to a young man charged with sexual assault prompt him to defend the accusations. Meanwhile, Pete is stunned when he has jury duty.
13. Nevada v. Donnie the Numbers Guy2011-02-0444mSeventeen years after disappearing on the eve of his wife's murder trial, a man from Nick's past returns to Vegas looking to prove his innocence by relying on new technological tools.
14. Nevada v. Doug the Mule2011-02-1144mWhen a young man is pulled over carrying 30 bricks of cocaine, Nick and Pete look to prove their client was duped by a girl he met on spring break.
15. Nevada v. Hunter2011-02-1844mFacing thirty counts of possession of a controlled substance, an overconfident judge turns to Nick, who has no choice but to help acquit him of the charges.
16. Noland v. Galloway Pharmaceuticals2011-02-2544mNick and Pete go after a pharmaceutical company for faulty packaging when two victims overdose on the same drug. Lisa is secretly seeing ADA Ward all the while considering a fascinating new job offer.
17. Nevada v. Greene2011-03-0444mUnable to recall any events from the previous night, the son of a hotel owner turns to Nick and Pete for help after he awakes to find a casino host strangled to death in a hot tub.
18. Morelli v. Kaczmarek2011-03-1142mThe firm temporarily dissolves its partnership when they have to defend a husband and wife accused of murder.Cast
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The Defenders has 1 season and 18 episodes.
The Defenders first aired in 2010.
The Defenders's status on TMDB is: Canceled.
The Defenders is classified as Comedy, Drama.